News in Hadleigh

Independent Babergh environmental councillor Elisabeth Malvisi has been leading the district in working with town and parish councils this National Tree Week in order, to plant nearly 5,000 trees and hedgerow plants, and help tackle biodiversity loss.

With tree planting season in full swing, nearly 300 locally sourced trees and over 4,600 hedgerow plants are being planted across Babergh and Mid Suffolk, thanks to a new local tree planting scheme launched in 2020, including Broom Hill in Hadleigh.

Wednesday's wonderful fact

The pioneering researcher won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 (shared with her husband) for her study of spontaneous radiation, and then won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her work in radioactivity.

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East of England leaders are seeking more Government support to house refugees fleeing from Afghanistan, including in the Hadleigh area.

Hadleigh United Reformed Church is inviting everyone attending the town's Christmas Fayre this Saturday (4 December) to pop into the church, situated near to the Market Place, for some free seasonal refreshments and activities - plus a chance to take a look at their modern Nativity scene.

The church fellowship is using the contents of a shelter kit from the charity ShelterBox (www.shelterbox.org) to house the baby Jesus and his parents - and to send an important modern message for help.

The Christmas craft fair at Kersey Mill, saw many stalls from local creators go to sell their goods.

Many of the stall owners had discovered these talents during lockdown and have now become good enough to sell their wares to the public, on Saturday.

Tuesday's on this day

In 1979, Pink Floyd's "The Wall" was released, selling six million copies in two weeks.

Monday's morning quiz

Which actress appeared in 'Pretty Woman', 'Ocean's Eleven', 'Steel Magnolias' and 'Notting Hill'?

Is this role right for me?

Be a part of a team environment and coordinate with many others as you will be responsible for all aspects of the transport operations, ensuring the effective and efficient arrival, import and on-time distribution of products including any export.

Sunday's thought

Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. — Earl Nightingale.

Police enquires into an unexplained death in Hadleigh are continuing after a post-mortem proved inconclusive.

More tests are being carried out on man in his 70s that died at an address in Edwin Panks Road, Hadleigh, on Saturday afternoon.